Child marriage initiator, Senator Yerima charged to court for armed robbery

Senator Yerima

THE police in Zamfara State at the weekend filed criminal charges against Senator Yerima Bakura and 29 others at a Zamfara High Court over alleged conspiracy to commit armed robbery.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that counsel to the police, Oloye Torugbene, sought…Child marriage initiator, Senator Yerima charged to court for armed robbery

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Election: INEC Declares Obiano of APGA Anambra Winner

Willie Obiano

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Chief Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) winner of the governorship election in Anambra State.

This followed the completion of the supplementary election in the state on Saturday in…Election: INEC Declares Obiano of APGA Anambra Winner

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Boko Haram: 17 killed, more than 100 houses burnt in Borno

Insurgents suspected to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect on Friday evening invaded Sabon Gari village of Damboa local government area of Borno State and killed 17 residents and burnt down over 100 houses, shops, motorcycles and vehicles.

The Sabon Gari Main Market was also burnt down…Boko Haram: 17 killed, more than 100 houses burnt in Borno

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Fast and Furious star actor, Paul Walker died in car crash

CNN – Actor Paul Walker, who shot to fame as star of the high-octane street racing franchise “Fast & Furious,” died Saturday in a car crash in Southern California. He was 40.

Walker’s publicist Ame van Iden confirmed his death, but said she could not elaborate beyond…Fast and Furious star actor, Paul Walker died in car crash

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I didn’t give ultimatum to ASUU to resume or be sacked, says Jonathan

Contrary to speculation that the Federal Government gave ASUU ultimatum to resume or be fired, President Jonathan has debunked saying it was the Committee of Vice Chancellors that took the decision

Fielding questions from newsmen at the expanded caucus meeting of the Bayelsa State Peoples…I didn’t give ultimatum to ASUU to resume or be sacked, says Jonathan

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More Universities Announce Resumption Date

Nsukka – The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), said their academic activities would resume on Monday, Dec. 2.

They made the announcement in separate statements issued in Nsukka and Enugu on Saturday.

The Registrar of the UNN, Mr …More Universities Announce Resumption Date

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I have no anointed candidate, says Buhari

A former military Head of State, retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, has said that he has no anointed candidate for any political position in the country.

Buhari, a chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC), said this on Saturday in Kano at a sensitisation workshop, organised by the Kano…I have no anointed candidate, says Buhari

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Investigation – How Fraudulent Board Imposed HND DG/CEO on NACETEM

By Ehi Ekhator, Colombo, Sri Lanka

The Academic Staff Union of Research Institution (ASURI), National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) branch have raised alarm over the imposition of what they referred as “incompetent and unacceptable” Acting Director-General/CEO, Mr. Yusuf…Investigation – How Fraudulent Board Imposed HND DG/CEO on NACETEM

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If you are a Nigerian “Go and Die” – Adams Aliu Oshiomhole

By Dibie Kingsley Chukwuma

I couldn’t help feeling sorry reading about the apology tendered by Edo State Governor Comrade Adams Aliu Oshiomhole as a result of the social media criticism that greeted his directive to a widow in Benin city the Edo State capital when he directed her to ‘go a…If you are a Nigerian “Go and Die” – Adams Aliu Oshiomhole

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Dan Orbih is confused for saying Edo State Govt is owing N200 billion – Philip Shuaibu

Recently, the Edo State House of Assembly suspended the Chairman of Orhiomnwon Local Government Council, Chief Roland Ibierutowhen and the entire councillors for allegedly travelling to Italy without permission from the state government.

In this interview with the Majority Leader of the state…Dan Orbih is confused for saying Edo State Govt is owing N200 billion – Philip Shuaibu

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Hezbollah: Two Lebanese freed, one get life sentence

Roda being taken away by prison officers after he was sentenced to life imprisonment at Federal High Court, Abuja… yesterday

The trial of three Lebanese accused of belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist group, and in ration the Kano arm find, ended yesterday with a Federal High Court in…Hezbollah: Two Lebanese freed, one get life sentence

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‘Cancel Anambra election’ – Anambra women protest to INEC office

Anambra women ask Jega to resign

Anambra women numbering more than 2,000 yesterday took to the streets in Awka, the state capital, calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the November 16 election in the state.

They also said that INEC should stop the planned…‘Cancel Anambra election’ – Anambra women protest to INEC office

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How I co-ordinated Lagos Black Sunday robbery – Godogodo

Godogodo and his gang of robbers

LAGOS — Sunday, September 9, 2012, will remain indelible in the minds of some families in Lagos State, who lost their loved ones to the brazen attack of a gang of heavily armed robbers, who laid siege to strategic points in the state, killing at least three p…How I co-ordinated Lagos Black Sunday robbery – Godogodo

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I’m disappointed in the governors for dumping PDP for APC, says Anenih

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Board of Trustees, BoT, Chief Tony Anenih, yesterday, described the defection of five out of the seven aggrieved governors of PDP to the All Progressives Congress, APC, as sad and urged members of the party not to be moved or disturbed by it.

He…I’m disappointed in the governors for dumping PDP for APC, says Anenih

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Egyptian blogger arrested over protest

Police in Egypt has arrested a prominent activist accused of calling for protests in defiance of a new law restricting demonstrations, BBC reports.

The blogger Alaa Abdul Fattah took part in a rally outside the upper house of parliament on Tuesday.

Protesters were calling for the repeal of a new…Egyptian blogger arrested over protest

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Former ASUU President, Prof. Festus Iyayi burial date fixed

Kogi State Government will not take part in the burial activities of former President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Prof. Festus Iyayi, the family has said.

Prof. Iyayi died in a road accident involving the convoy of Kogi State Governor, Idris Wada, while on his way to Kano for…Former ASUU President, Prof. Festus Iyayi burial date fixed

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Al-Mustapha: Appeal Court strikes out Lagos State government application

The Court of Appeal, Lagos, on Friday, struck out an application by the Lagos State Government, seeking leave to appeal the verdict which acquitted Major Hamza Al-Mustapha and Lateef Shofolahan.

Al-Mustapha, a former Chief Security Officer to late General Sanni Abacha, and Shofolahan, former…Al-Mustapha: Appeal Court strikes out Lagos State government application

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Video- Governor Oshiomhole Apologises to the widow whom she insulted

By Ehi Ekhator

Benin – Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of Edo on Friday apologised for the comments he made to a widow in Benin during an inspection tour on Mission Road, in the state capital, a fortnight ago.

Oshiomhole said that he now regretted the comments which had become the subject of discourse in t…Video- Governor Oshiomhole Apologises to the widow whom she insulted

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Independent Television (ITV) Intentionally Edited The Outrage Video of Oshiomhole

By Ehi Ekhator

The governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole has been accused by the people of Edo State for allegely insulting a widow who he said violated the laid down rules.

In a video released on youtube and went viral on the social media, the governor was seen confiscating the widow’s…Independent Television (ITV) Intentionally Edited The Outrage Video of Oshiomhole

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Numbers of Nigerians serving jail term in South Africa increase to 409

LAGOS—The House of Representatives, yesterday, has condemned the ill-treatment and discrimination against Nigerians living in South Africa, stressing that at least more than 409 were currently serving jail terms in the country.

Chairman of the House Committee on Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, d…Numbers of Nigerians serving jail term in South Africa increase to 409

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Three Nigerians arrested in Spain for forcing mothers into prostitution

MADRID (AFP) – Spanish police said Thursday they have arrested three Nigerians who forced African women into prostitution in Europe, including by holding two women’s children captive for at least four months.

Five women in different Spanish cities were freed from the clutches of the gang after a …Three Nigerians arrested in Spain for forcing mothers into prostitution

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Policeman in court for shooting 9-yr-old boy

LAGOS — A policeman, who allegedly shot and killed a nine-year-old boy while dispersing a mob, appeared before an Ebute-Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, , yesterday, on a charge of manslaughter.

Thirty-nine-year-old Rasak Alowonle is facing a count charge.

According to the prosecutor, Ins…Policeman in court for shooting 9-yr-old boy

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Dr. Mohammed Nazeef Yusuf, Boko Haram Linked Lecturer Disown by Kogi State University

By Ehi Ekhator

Dr. Muhammed Nazeef Yunus, Kogi State lectuer

The Kogi State lecturer, Dr. Mohammed Nazeef Yausuf, who was arrested by the Department of State Service, DSS over his involvement and link with the dreaded islamist group, Boko Haram has been disowned by the university

The Academic…Dr. Mohammed Nazeef Yusuf, Boko Haram Linked Lecturer Disown by Kogi State University

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Amaechi dissolves Obio/Akpo council with immediate effect

*Cross River State

*Governor Amaechi

Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi yesterday dissolved the executive of the Obio/Akpor Local Government Council with immediate effect.

The dissolution was announced in a statement by Secretary to the State Government, Mr. George Feyii.

The statement said:…Amaechi dissolves Obio/Akpo council with immediate effect

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NASU plans to embark on strike

Non academic employees in the universities are warming up for industrial action as a fall out of the resolution of the ASUU strike.

They took the decision during the delegates conference in Owerri under the banner of the Non Academic Staff Union ((NASU). The communique was signed by Deputy…NASU plans to embark on strike

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